Vineyards and Climate

The Duero valley sits on the northern Iberian plateau and consists of a series of high valleys at an altitude of between 750 and 850 metres. The climate is a mixture of continental and Mediterranean, with marked variations in temperature between each season - dry hot summers with temperatures of up to 40ºC, and long, harsh winters with temperatures reaching as low as -18ºC. With a variety of sedimentary soils including layers of silt, clayey sand, limestone, marl and chalk there are a multitude of sites with individual characteristics suited to grape production.

The Figuero vineyards are in La Horra at the heart of the Ribera del Duero, and are cultivated only with Tempranillo. For over 200 years La Horra has been one of the most prestigious areas along the banks of the Duero River for wine production and high quality vineyards. Figuero’s vines are planted mainly with north to south orientation for even fruit ripening, and with short pruned spurs produce small fleshy berries of outstanding quality. 25 out of Figuero’s 53 hectares of vines are over 60 years old, and all grapes are hand harvested and selected for quality in the vineyard before delivery to the winery for processing.

Since releasing their first vintage in 2001, Figuero has shot to international success and now exports to over a dozen countries. 5 out of the 6 wines below are rated over 90 points by Wine Advocate with the very limited Tinus 2006 obtaining 95 points, as well as winning two trophies including Best Wine in Show at the New Wave Spanish Wine Awards 2010.